🎧 Episode 7: How Sleep Apnea Secretly Sabotages Fertility: What You Need to Know
In this episode of The WOVA Circle, I sit down with Dr. Samanta Dall Agnese, a board-certified ENT (ear, nose, throat) doctor and sleep medicine specialist with over 18 years of experience, helping patients transform their sleep, located in Spain. We dive into why addressing sleep and breathing issues is essential for fertility, hormonal balance, and overall well-being, often beyond what most people realize.
This grounded conversation explores how sleep apnea can subtly disrupt ovulation, sperm quality, hormone regulation, and even pregnancy outcomes. Dr. Samanta explains why symptoms often go undiagnosed and how early recognition and intervention can dramatically improve reproductive health and long-term health for both partners.
Listen Time: 57 minutes
Best For:
• Individuals or couples trying to conceive (TTC)
• Women experiencing irregular cycles or ovulation issues
• Men with low sperm count, motility issues, or low testosterone
• Anyone struggling with poor sleep, fatigue, or snoring
• Those curious about how sleep quality affects fertility and whole-body health
What You'll Hear:
Sleep and Fertility Fundamentals
• How sleep apnea affects hormones, ovulation, egg and sperm quality
• The link between poor sleep, insulin resistance, and reproductive challenges
• Why “normal” fatigue or snoring may be masking fertility-impacting issues
Diagnosis and Treatment
• Why sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed in people trying to conceive
• How CPAP, mandibular devices, lifestyle interventions, and nutrition support sleep and fertility
• Practical tips to optimize sleep quality and reproductive health
Whole-body Wellness and Support
• How lifestyle factors, stress, and undiagnosed sleep issues intersect with TTC success
• The importance of early intervention for long-term reproductive and overall health
• Myths and misconceptions about sleep, snoring, and fertility
Samanta reminds us that sleep health is a foundational pillar for fertility, hormonal balance, and well-being. Whether you’re trying to conceive, navigating pregnancy, or supporting your partner’s reproductive health, this episode offers expert insights and actionable advice to optimize your body and your journey.
Samanta is a sleep coach passionate about empowering individuals through personalized, whole-body care. She’s part of the WOVA network, providing expert support for sleep and reproductive health.
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